Thomas Eckel Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Responsible for all aspects of IT including strategic direction, tactical implementation, performance assessment, financial planning and organizational excellence. Directed implementation of all company infrastructure and systems and oversaw the maintenance of a scalable hybrid IT platform designed to help the organization meet operational goals.• Leadership Achievements o Report to Board of Directors on current IT security landscape for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Incident Response activities o Responsible for designing technology footprint for $2.5B startup company inclusive of all applications, infrastructure and communications o Developed a hybrid application environment that produced a cost-efficient technology landscape o Responsible for multi-year forecasting, planning and managing IT operating and capital budgets o Positioned the IT environment for growth and potential IPO• Technological Achievements o Drove the design and implementation of corporate disaster recovery/business continuity (DR/BC) plan o Successfully implemented all core systems within six-month project plan o Responsible for the implementation of a robust cyber-security platform• Financial Achievements o Renegotiated vendor contracts to support multiple companies resulting in cost avoidance of over $1MM o Outsourced Help Desk and Network Administration functions which resulted in access to specialized skill sets and cost efficiencies• Additional Responsibilities o Enterprise Risk Management  Developed Business Continuity Program  Implemented Pandemic Response Plan due to Covid-19 outbreak which resulted in successfully keeping company operations functional o Office Services  Oversaw office expansion and ongoing operations and maintenance o Vendor Contract Management  Developed and managed the process for Master Service Agreements

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Oversee the management of a portfolio of over 300 applications inclusive of JD Edwards, WellView, Project Invision, Petra, Kingdom, Quorum, Livelink, and SharePoint. Manage 3 direct reports and a total staff of approximately 30. Oversee the development and management of a $20MM Capital budget and $49MM Operational budget for the IT organization. Strategic responsibilities include working with the division’s IT management team to develop and manage to a long-range plan that supports a $1.7B capital development plan. • Responsible for the selection, implementation, enhancement and support of applications• Led the initial development and subsequent updates of the IT Long Range Plan• Developed technology roadmap in collaboration with the business that effectively met business needs• Ensured effective and efficient delivery of technology solutions to the business by providing internal technology resources to program initiatives and building effective working relationships with internal and external delivery organizations• Dotted-line responsibility for the Network and Infrastructure teams• Responsible for contract negotiations with vendors